DC Photo

Fashion/Figurative/Fine Art Photo Shoot!

Time: 7 pm to 10 pm

Our January Feature Model will be Rebecca Lawrence, who is visiting from New York, after having spend most of last year in Europe.  Rebecca is an extremely versatile and creative model and it will be a pleasure to host her at the Carriage House for the first time. Rebecca is also a talented photographer, so the mini-shoot format we will use should result in some very interesting collaboration between model and photographer!  You can see her portfolio at http://www.modelmayhem.com/155507.  Come join us for a creative evening of photography and add some variety to your portfolio.

The format for this shoot will be a series of 6 different “looks” with alternative lighting set ups, each lasting about 30 minutes and giving each of the photographers opportunity to shoot and direct the model.

Rebecca will be staying at the Carriage House from the 10th to the 16th, so you can also book her for one on one shoots if you wish.

Workshop Fee: $125 (Includes Pocket Wizard, Model Release)

Workshop Reservation Fee/Deposit of $25 Required

Workshop Participation: Session Limited to 6 photographers. RSVP for this event to confirm your slot…

Fashion/Figurative/Fine Art Photo Shoot!

Time: 7 pm to 10 pm

Our January Feature Model will be Rebecca Lawrence, who is visiting from New York, after having spend most of last year in Europe.  Rebecca is an extremely versatile and creative model and it will be a pleasure to host her at the Carriage House for the first time. Rebecca is also a talented photographer, so the mini-shoot format we will use should result in some very interesting collaboration between model and photographer!  You can see her portfolio at http://www.modelmayhem.com/155507.  Come join us for a creative evening of photography and add some variety to your portfolio.

The format for this shoot will be a series of 6 different “looks” with alternative lighting set ups, each lasting about 30 minutes and giving each of the photographers opportunity to shoot and direct the model.

Rebecca will be staying at the Carriage House from the 10th to the 16th, so you can also book her for one on one shoots if you wish.

Workshop Fee: $125 (Includes Pocket Wizard, Model Release)

Workshop Reservation Fee/Deposit of $25 Required

Workshop Participation: Session Limited to 6 photographers. RSVP for this event to confirm your slot…

Posing and Lighting the Nude

This three hour workshop (7 pm to 10 pm) is an introduction to glamour, boudoir and fine art/figurative photography for those who are interested in learning the basics of lighting and posing the nude, and do not feel they have sufficient command of lighting to work independently with a live model and lighting set ups. You will also see examples of the work of great photographers who have contributed to this genre, such as Edward Weston, Ruth Bernard, Robert Farber, Helmut Newton, and Gary Breckenheimer.

Our model for the workshop will be Rebecca Lawrence, an outstandng fine art nude model visiting from New York City:  You can see her portfolio at http://www.modelmayhem.com/155507

The workshop covers the following topics:

A. Basic lighting set ups for studio photography for:

- glamour

- boudoir

- artistic nudes and bodyscapes

B. Using studio lighting equipment including:

- camera settings for synchronization

– use of umbrellas, soft boxes, snoot, grids, cookies and reflectors.

– sources and quality of light

C. Posing the Model

- key guidelines for directing model; shoulders, hips, hands, legs, feet, and face

- the difference in poses for glamour, boudoir and fine art nude photography

- posing guide prepared in collaboration with our top models

By the end of the workshop you will be comfortable lighting and working with fine art nude models in the studio!

Workshop Fee: $125 (includes Model Release and use of Pocket Wizard)

Posing and Lighting the Nude

This three hour workshop (7 pm to 10 pm) is an introduction to glamour, boudoir and fine art/figurative photography for those who are interested in learning the basics of lighting and posing the nude, and do not feel they have sufficient command of lighting to work independently with a live model and lighting set ups. You will also see examples of the work of great photographers who have contributed to this genre, such as Edward Weston, Ruth Bernard, Robert Farber, Helmut Newton, and Gary Breckenheimer.

Our model for the workshop will be Rebecca Lawrence, an outstandng fine art nude model visiting from New York City:  You can see her portfolio at http://www.modelmayhem.com/155507

The workshop covers the following topics:

A. Basic lighting set ups for studio photography for:

- glamour

- boudoir

- artistic nudes and bodyscapes

B. Using studio lighting equipment including:

- camera settings for synchronization

– use of umbrellas, soft boxes, snoot, grids, cookies and reflectors.

– sources and quality of light

C. Posing the Model

- key guidelines for directing model; shoulders, hips, hands, legs, feet, and face

- the difference in poses for glamour, boudoir and fine art nude photography

- posing guide prepared in collaboration with our top models

By the end of the workshop you will be comfortable lighting and working with fine art nude models in the studio!

Workshop Fee: $125 (includes Model Release and use of Pocket Wizard)

New to the Carriage House in 2013, we will be hosting a monthly sketch night for artists and photographers. We will rotate locations between the Carriage House and Cattail Studio. (see the respective meetup groups for times/dates).

There are at least two reasons for being participating in this workshop; first to be able to distinguish what the camera photographs, and what you see in the human figure, and second, to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of light and shadow in the figure.

Bil Brandt, photographer, once said… “When I began to photograph nudes, I let myself be guided by this camera, and instead of photographing what I saw, I photographed what the camera was seeing. I interfered very little, and the lens produced anatomical images and shapes which my eyes had never observed.”

“The human figure is a challenging subject.  It is a complex form of light and shadow, with subtle variations in color and texture, possessing both complex angles and smooth curves and all interacting in an endless variety of configurations.” A quote http://www.livemodelbooks.com/“

Our in-house Painter-Mentor is Eric Westbook who will help guide and instruct when necessary, as well as help moderate the timing and model.

You can see Erick’s work at:

His ModelMayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/1628552

His Website: http://www.ericwestbrook.com/p1.html

Eric Westbrook is a professional painter, illustrator, and instructor living and working in Washington, DC. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelors degree in Graphic Communications and Studio Art. His paintings have been shown extensively in solo and group shows in and around the Washington DC area. Paintings are held in private collections as well as in the permanent collection of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Cost per person is $25. Feel free to bring all your supplies/easels/horse/etc.

New to the Carriage House in 2013, we will be hosting a monthly sketch night for artists and photographers. We will rotate locations between the Carriage House and Cattail Studio. (see the respective meetup groups for times/dates).

There are at least two reasons for being participating in this workshop; first to be able to distinguish what the camera photographs, and what you see in the human figure, and second, to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of light and shadow in the figure.

Bil Brandt, photographer, once said… “When I began to photograph nudes, I let myself be guided by this camera, and instead of photographing what I saw, I photographed what the camera was seeing. I interfered very little, and the lens produced anatomical images and shapes which my eyes had never observed.”

“The human figure is a challenging subject.  It is a complex form of light and shadow, with subtle variations in color and texture, possessing both complex angles and smooth curves and all interacting in an endless variety of configurations.” A quote http://www.livemodelbooks.com/“

Our in-house Painter-Mentor is Eric Westbook who will help guide and instruct when necessary, as well as help moderate the timing and model.

You can see Erick’s work at:

His ModelMayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/1628552

His Website: http://www.ericwestbrook.com/p1.html

Eric Westbrook is a professional painter, illustrator, and instructor living and working in Washington, DC. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelors degree in Graphic Communications and Studio Art. His paintings have been shown extensively in solo and group shows in and around the Washington DC area. Paintings are held in private collections as well as in the permanent collection of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Cost per person is $25. Feel free to bring all your supplies/easels/horse/etc.

Welcome to our Basic Lighting Workshop!

The best way to become familiar with the equipment and facilities in the Carriage House and meet other photographers

The skills and knowledge you obtain in this workshop will pay for themselves many times over. Participants will use their cameras with the studio lights so that they have a set of images at the end of the workshop that demonstrate the various lighting arrangements for each kind of photography.

We will have a professional model so that you will have images for your studio portfolio.

By the end of the workshop, you will be comfortable using studio lights on your own, at the Carriage House Studio or elsewhere.

(Note: We recommend that you take this workshop BEFORE the other workshops offered at the Carriage House; Lighting and Posing the Nude, Portrait Photography, Boudoir Photography, as these other workshop assume a basic knowledge of studio lighting.)

Time: 7 pm to 10 pm

A. Basic lighting set up for studio photography and posing with a model for: – portraiture – fashion – glamour – fine art

B. Camera settings for synchronization

C. Use of umbrellas, soft boxes, snoot, grids, cookies and reflectors.

D. Sources and quality of light

E. Work with equipment in setting up and shooting in the four (4) different lighting arrangements described, using 1, 2 and 3 lights.

Workshop Participants:  Maximum of 8 participants.

Cost:  95$  (Deposit by Pay Pal of $25, Balance due at workshop)

Equipment Required: Camera and Pocket Wizard (PW Rental available for $10 at studio)

STUDIO RENTAL/MODEL  PACKAGE:  Participants in these workshops are eligible for a discounted 2 hour studio rental (Mon. – Fri.) with one of the Carriage House studio models to practice and improve their use of studio lighting. Cost: Fashion/Portrait Model Package:  $95 / Fine Art Nude/Figurative Model Package: $145

Welcome to our Basic Lighting Workshop!

The best way to become familiar with the equipment and facilities in the Carriage House and meet other photographers

The skills and knowledge you obtain in this workshop will pay for themselves many times over. Participants will use their cameras with the studio lights so that they have a set of images at the end of the workshop that demonstrate the various lighting arrangements for each kind of photography.

We will have a professional model so that you will have images for your studio portfolio.

By the end of the workshop, you will be comfortable using studio lights on your own, at the Carriage House Studio or elsewhere.

(Note: We recommend that you take this workshop BEFORE the other workshops offered at the Carriage House; Lighting and Posing the Nude, Portrait Photography, Boudoir Photography, as these other workshop assume a basic knowledge of studio lighting.)

Time: 7 pm to 10 pm

A. Basic lighting set up for studio photography and posing with a model for: – portraiture – fashion – glamour – fine art

B. Camera settings for synchronization

C. Use of umbrellas, soft boxes, snoot, grids, cookies and reflectors.

D. Sources and quality of light

E. Work with equipment in setting up and shooting in the four (4) different lighting arrangements described, using 1, 2 and 3 lights.

Workshop Participants:  Maximum of 8 participants.

Cost:  95$  (Deposit by Pay Pal of $25, Balance due at workshop)

Equipment Required: Camera and Pocket Wizard (PW Rental available for $10 at studio)

STUDIO RENTAL/MODEL  PACKAGE:  Participants in these workshops are eligible for a discounted 2 hour studio rental (Mon. – Fri.) with one of the Carriage House studio models to practice and improve their use of studio lighting. Cost: Fashion/Portrait Model Package:  $95 / Fine Art Nude/Figurative Model Package: $145

Welcome to the monthly STUDIO RESERVATION page!

To  reserve studio for the first time please do as follows:

1) Join the Carriage House meetup group (free).

2) Read the Policies and Procedures page on studio rental and current rates. (http://www.meetup.com/The-Carriage-House-Studio/pages/Studio_Rental_Policies%2C_Procedures_and_Rates)

NOTE: EFFECTIVE OCT 15 WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A $10 FACILITIES USE FEE THAT WILL BE ADDED TO ALL BOOKINGS TO FUND THE REFINISHING OF THE FLOORS, AND PAINTING OF THE STUDIO.

3) Check the CALENDAR at www.dcphotocoop.com to see if the date and time you request is available.

4) Return to  the meetup.com Studio Reservation page for the month when you want to make your reservation, and make payment of the $30 reservation fee by clicking on the  “Join Us” and then “RSVP” feature this page,  using the Pay Pal icon.

5) Send an email to info@dcphotocoop.com indicating the date and time you would like to reserve.

6) When your payment is received, your reservation will be posted on the CALENDAR at www.dcphotocoop.com, and you will receive an email with CONFIRMATION of your reservation, and the Balance Due on the day of the shoot.

Thanks, Paulo

Welcome to the monthly STUDIO RESERVATION page!

To  reserve studio for the first time please do as follows:

1) Join the Carriage House meetup group (free).

2) Read the Policies and Procedures page on studio rental and current rates. (http://www.meetup.com/The-Carriage-House-Studio/pages/Studio_Rental_Policies%2C_Procedures_and_Rates)

NOTE: EFFECTIVE OCT 15 WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A $10 FACILITIES USE FEE THAT WILL BE ADDED TO ALL BOOKINGS TO FUND THE REFINISHING OF THE FLOORS, AND PAINTING OF THE STUDIO.

3) Check the CALENDAR at www.dcphotocoop.com to see if the date and time you request is available.

4) Return to  the meetup.com Studio Reservation page for the month when you want to make your reservation, and make payment of the $30 reservation fee by clicking on the  “Join Us” and then “RSVP” feature this page,  using the Pay Pal icon.

5) Send an email to info@dcphotocoop.com indicating the date and time you would like to reserve.

6) When your payment is received, your reservation will be posted on the CALENDAR at www.dcphotocoop.com, and you will receive an email with CONFIRMATION of your reservation, and the Balance Due on the day of the shoot.

Thanks, Paulo